Inspiring
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Participate in STEM
DoD STEM supports a wide variety of activities including after-school programs, competitions, and internships for students and professional development and training for educators. Learn about upcoming STEM opportunities in your area or online.
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Explore
DoD STEM partners with organizations nationwide to offer resources for students, parents, educators, mentors, and more! From math clubs to robotics competitions, the Explore section has something for everyone interested in STEM.
Find DoD STEM & STEM Partners
DoD STEM partners offer a broad range of instructional aides, activities and events to make learning STEM fun and exciting.
Video Library
Check out videos of DoD STEM professionals as they explore scientific and technical efforts at DoD laboratories nationwide.
What are you interested in?
Want to be a robotics engineer or a chemist? View different types of STEM careers.
Meet DoD STEM
STEM professionals and alumni who are making an impact through STEM.
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“I strive to encourage students to be independent learners who take risks, ask questions, and puzzle out their own world!”
High School Biology Teacher, Georgia
Featured Blog Post
DoD STEM Teacher Ambassador Spotlight: Elizabeth Proctor
Meet DoD STEM Teacher Ambassador, Elizabeth Proctor, and read about how she inspires young students to transform into junior scientists that are eager to explore and solve the world's problems using a few simple tools. Early exposure to simple extractions, separations and pipetting techniques can inspire a nonchalant student to pursue a future biotech profession!
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About DoD STEM
DoD STEM supports hands-on learning opportunities, teacher enrichment, scholarships, internships and fellowships to inspire and cultivate a diverse pool of exceptional STEM talent. As the government’s largest employer of STEM professionals, the U.S. Department of Defense is committed to increasing the pipeline of candidates qualified for technical careers.
